Sir Des Champs

Vautour one of a record 22 Irish entries for Ryanair Chase

However Cheltenham Gold Cup is main target for two-time festival winner

Irish trainers make record 18 Cheltenham Gold Cup entries

Willie Mullins leads way with eight while Noel Meade is hopeful for Road To Riches

Roddy L’Estrange: Vinny’s day at races spirals out of control

It all started so well, with a pint of porter and a wallet full of crisp €50 notes

Mullins sending ‘strongest ever’ team to Cheltenham

Top trainer hoping to go one better this year and finally land the Gold Cup

Old firm eye Grade One success with Tidal Bay

Select field to contest feature race but testing conditions likely to favour Nicholls’ veteran

O’Leary grips top of Hennessy market

Ruby Walsh teams up with old boss Nicholls for Tidal Bay Hennessy ride

Un de Sceaux taking Sublimity route to Cheltenham

Willie Mullins and Ruby Walsh admit to being in dark about limit of Un De Sceaux’s capabilities

Sir Des Champs to miss Gold Cup

Last year’s runner-up at Cheltenham out for the rest of the season with tendon injury

Davy Russell denied win in his last ride as top jockey for Gigginstown

Russell disappointed after losing his retainer

First Lieutenant to motor home in Lexus Chase at Leopardstown

Mouse Morris-trained star can repel the challenge of Gold Cup hero Bobs Worth

Bobs Worth heads field for Lexus Chase

Gold Cup winner heads a field of 14 for Leopardstown on Saturday week

Sir Des Champs on course for Lexus Chase bid at Leopardstown

The Christmas festival feature is a rare gap in Willie Mullins big-race CV

Durkan stroll for Avrika Ligeonniere as Sir Des Champs hits the deck

Following his heavy at Punchestown Davy Russell stood down for rest of the day

Arvika Ligeonniere a clear cut winner at Punchestown

Ruby Walsh guides 4-7 favourite to comfortable win

Flemenstar to miss Punchestown showpiece

Withdrawal means just three horses will go to post in John Durkan Chase

Willie Mullins gearing up for Christmas with the usual strong hand

The champion trainer has plentyof options for Leopardstown festival

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